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RESEARCHER ON WEED SCIENCE with The National Agricultural Research Institute of Uruguay (INIA – Uruguay) in Colonia, Uruguay. South America

Posted onMarch 1, 2018

Type of position

The National Agricultural Research Institute of Uruguay
(INIA) is searching for qualified candidates to fill a research
position on Weeds Sciences within the National Research
Programs on Rainfed Crops, Environmental Sustainability
and Pastures.
The position involves the development and implementation
of research activities in the field of weed management in
agricultural and agro-pastoral production systems in
Uruguay.

Employer

The National Agricultural Research Institute of Uruguay (INIA – Uruguay)

Work Conditions:
Full-time position (44 hours per week) with a probationary period of one year. Availability to
travel within the country and abroad, and residence in the area of influence of INIA La Estanzuela
Experimental Station are also required.

Selection Process:
It will consist of the merit evaluation, the interview and the psycho-technical evaluation.
Applicants will be shortlisted in the merit evaluation, considering their training and work
experience.
Key competencies for the position will be assessed in the psycho-technical evaluation, including:
management skills, development of human resources, potential and vocation to join
interdisciplinary working teams and to contribute to the consolidation of a weed science
research group.